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Old May 14, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

Is there any holes already through the fire wall or anywhere that I don't have to drill? I have 4 guage wiring kit to go to the battery...
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Re: Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

bad idea. dont run power directly from the battery.
you have a fuse box under the drivers side by your feet. there are empty slots there - use them and put a fuse it.
why reinvent the wheel?
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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Re: Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

Originally Posted by tony_cogliandro
bad idea. dont run power directly from the battery.
you have a fuse box under the drivers side by your feet. there are empty slots there - use them and put a fuse it.
why reinvent the wheel?
I have an 80AMP inline-fuse holder that came with it. I know not hardly anything about electricity so i'd rather just follow the directions lol.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 05:32 AM
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Re: Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

Below the brake booster there is a spot in the Firewall. Also on the passenger side by where the antenna wire passes through
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Old May 15, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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Re: Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

Originally Posted by tony_cogliandro
bad idea. dont run power directly from the battery.
you have a fuse box under the drivers side by your feet. there are empty slots there - use them and put a fuse it.
why reinvent the wheel?
It sounds like he's looking to run some amplifiers, in which case he definitely does not want to tap off the fuse box. Too much draw for too small of wire.

Always fuse within 18" of the battery. I always had to drill my own holes, but there may be a spot below the brake booster on the driver's side (if thats the side your battery is on). As for running the cables, there is plenty of space underneath the door sills to hide it.

Also, if you are adding amps to the car, take the time and upgrade the "big 3". Your electrical system will thank you.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Re: Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

Thanks. Yeah i'm trying to hook up my JL A6450 amp. Battery is on drivers side so I already have the carpet pulled. thannks
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Re: Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

Originally Posted by tony_cogliandro
bad idea. dont run power directly from the battery.
you have a fuse box under the drivers side by your feet. there are empty slots there - use them and put a fuse it.
why reinvent the wheel?
Won't work like that, he'll either keep blowing fuses or melt something in the process.

I don't suggest tapping a 4 gauge power wire into the stock fuse box.

Just pull the carpet back and drill a hole in the area above and to the left of the brake pedal and below the booster. Use the grommet that came with the kit.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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Re: Where to mount fuse / wires in 92' Firebird?

Originally Posted by 88TransAmFreak
Won't work like that, he'll either keep blowing fuses or melt something in the process.

I don't suggest tapping a 4 gauge power wire into the stock fuse box.

Just pull the carpet back and drill a hole in the area above and to the left of the brake pedal and below the booster. Use the grommet that came with the kit.
This is exactly where I was going to drill. Good idea!!

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